Exploring the Relationship between Early Adaptive Schemas and Sexual Satisfaction.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

International Journal of Sexual Health Pub Date : 2023-01-04 eCollection Date: 2023-01-01 DOI:10.1080/19317611.2022.2155897

Isabella K Damiris, Andrew Allen

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Abstract

Rationale: Early maladaptive schemas (EMS) develop from unmet core emotional needs during childhood and adolescence. EMS influence the way individuals perceive themselves and others, while also sharing associations with various sexual difficulties. Contrastingly, Early Adaptive Schemas (EAS) develop when core emotional needs are met. Yet, the potential influence of EAS on sexual wellbeing remains underinvestigated.

Objective: The current study assessed the relationship between EAS and sexual satisfaction as a primary component of sexual wellbeing.

Method: The study design was an online, cross-sectional survey. Participants included 732 adults (Mage = 32.05, SDage = 9.30), who completed self-report questionnaires assessing sexual satisfaction and EAS.

Results: Two, three-step hierarchical regressions evaluated the effect of EAS on sexual satisfaction, controlling for several potentially confounding variables. Results indicated that the only EAS that was associated with sexual satisfaction in both men and women was Realistic Expectations. EAS of Social Belonging and Success were associated with sexual satisfaction for women alone, whereas Self-Compassion was for men.

Conclusion: Findings provide preliminary evidence that EAS are associated with sexual satisfaction. As such, schema therapy may be a useful therapeutic framework for improving sexual satisfaction, when indicated.

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早期适应图式与性满意度关系的探讨

摘要理由早期适应不良图式（EMS）是由儿童和青少年时期未满足的核心情感需求发展而来的。EMS影响个人看待自己和他人的方式，同时也与各种性困难有着共同的联系。相反，当核心情感需求得到满足时，早期适应性图式（EAS）就会发展起来。然而，EAS对性健康的潜在影响仍然没有得到充分的研究。目的本研究评估了EAS与性满意度之间的关系，性满意度是性健康的主要组成部分。方法研究设计为一项在线横断面调查。参与者包括732名成年人（Mage=32.05，SDage=9.30），他们完成了评估性满意度和EAS的自我报告问卷。结果两步、三步层次回归评估了EAS对性满意度的影响，控制了几个潜在的混杂变量。结果表明，唯一与男性和女性性满意度相关的EAS是现实期望。社会归属感和成功的EAS仅与女性的性满意度有关，而自我同情则与男性有关。结论研究结果为EAS与性满意度的关系提供了初步证据。因此，当需要时，图式疗法可能是提高性满意度的有用治疗框架。

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International Journal of Sexual Health Multiple-

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期刊介绍： As the official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health, the International Journal of Sexual Health promotes sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being through a positive approach to sexuality and sexual rights. The journal publishes peer-reviewed scientific papers, editorials, and reviews, using quantitative and qualitative methods, descriptive and critical analysis, instrument development, surveys, and case studies to examine the essential elements of this broad concept. Leading experts from around the world present original work that covers a variety of disciplines, including sexology, biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, and religion.